Imbabura 360°, Around the Sacred Volcano

Main places

• Lake San Pablo and Miralago
• Otavalo and Peguche
• Cotacachi and Cuicocha
• Fábrica Imbabura
• Hacienda Chorlaví or San Clemente
• San Antonio de Ibarra
• Yahuarcocha and historic Ibarra
• Zuleta

Itinerary

1. Day 1 · Departure along the northern Pan-American Highway and Miralago viewpoint
2. Day 1 · Otavalo craft market, Peguche Waterfall and artisan workshops
3. Day 1 · Lunch in Cotacachi and interpreted visit to Cuicocha
4. Day 1 · Fábrica Imbabura cultural complex and overnight in a hacienda or Karanqui community
5. Day 2 · Woodcarving workshops in San Antonio de Ibarra
6. Day 2 · Kayak on Yahuarcocha and El Arcángel viewpoint
7. Day 2 · Historic Ibarra, paila ice cream and included lunch
8. Day 2 · Zuleta community, site museum and hand embroidery before returning

Included

• Private SUV transportation with Wi-Fi
• Tour guide
• 1 night at Hacienda Chorlaví or San Clemente community
• 1 country breakfast
• 2 à la carte lunches
• Kayak and safety equipment
• Scheduled admissions
• First-aid kit and hydration

What to bring

• Comfortable layers and a windproof or waterproof jacket
• Extra clothes for kayaking
• Walking shoes with good grip
• SPF 50+ sunscreen, UV glasses and hat
• Valid passport or ID
• Ask permission before photographing people

Not included

• Dinners
• Optional motorboat ride at Cuicocha
• Alcoholic drinks and extra soft drinks
• Personal purchases
• Tips
• Travel medical insurance

Frequently asked questions